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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.38, 1,248.52 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.38, 1,248.52 and 714.20 is: 1,076.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.38 : 1,248.52 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.38/1,248.52 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.38x = 1,248.52 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.38x = 891,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,694.77/828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.44

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